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You guys not going to Algonquin in August? I stopped following the thread after we had to cancel.

Thought I would throw it out there...the park that we have our seasonal trailer at has a decent sized bush set aside for tenters. The park is located on a smallish Bass Lake and only 15 minutes from Kincardine.

We were planning an August hang and it got confusing, a couple of people took on the booking but in the end were unable to continue with the trip and then I wasnt sure who was in, if anyone. I ended the thread with a post saying to follow this thread for a hang as I am a poor organizer.

Car camping in the summer months one has to deal with the "typical" car camping crowd. They would be more described as outdoor party types then actual campers. I would think that most on this site would prefer a back country type of trip. Even if one only hiked in a few kms and base camped for 2 nights on a trail that would be the preferable option. I pick hiking as it is the lowest common denominator for most people. Not everyone has a canoe or wants to spend the money to rent one for a weekend.

So you have the best chance of getting out for a ground hang, dragon360, when is the best weekend for you?

Cheers

Brian

Good d$#n question Brian! Been asking myself that same question everyday now! Starting to really get the ol' stir crazy happening. If there were any chance, the later in the summer the better (last weekend of August and first of Sept would be no good though).

The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. - St. Augustine

Me and a couple of buddies are roughing it in ganaraska 2nd weekend of August. I'll scout out any good spots for a group hang... There's about 20 parking spots that are monitored pretty well- so if they've got the hang spots it may be a good spot for a big group.

Me and a couple of buddies are roughing it in ganaraska 2nd weekend of August. I'll scout out any good spots for a group hang... There's about 20 parking spots that are monitored pretty well- so if they've got the hang spots it may be a good spot for a big group.

That sounds like a good plan, surreal_trip. Obviously the main items for a group hang would be decent parking, lots of hanging spots and close proximity to a good water source. Would this area of Ganaraska be considered crown land camping?

Cheers

Brian

Good judgment comes from experience, and often experience comes from bad judgment. - Unknown

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That sounds like a good plan, surreal_trip. Obviously the main items for a group hang would be decent parking, lots of hanging spots and close proximity to a good water source. Would this area of Ganaraska be considered crown land camping?

Cheers

Brian

Just so. My inexperience aside, it would seem to be an excellent area. Fairly close, good parking and a fair chunk away from other campers. Being crown land theirs no fees but you need good support as trouble out that way isn't going to see much outside help.

you guys should check out a tool called http://www.doodle.com - you put in the potential dates for an event (even times- which wouldn't apply to hangs, really) and everyone 'votes' by putting in yes/maybe/no for each of the dates. Then you pick the one which is good for all/most people. (similar: whenisgood.net)

Or: say: "I'll be at X location on X date, come join if you can!" Everyone self caters. Once you've done it that way for a few times, you might feel up to the level of organizing that takes place for some hangs!